Roanoke Station, Indiana

Roanoke Station is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana.

Roanoke Station, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Roanoke Station
Roanoke Station
Coordinates: 40°57′07″N 85°21′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
TownshipJackson
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
ZIP code
46783
FIPS code18-65025[2]
GNIS feature ID442130

Roanoke Station began as a depot outside Roanoke, and thus acquired its name.[3]

Geography

Roanoke Station is located at 40°57′07″N 85°21′51″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...railroad station about a mile southeast of Roanoke, for which it was named.



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